Torrance County residents and businesses will gain access to high-speed internet as part of a $22 million federal investment announced Friday by New Mexico’s congressional delegation. The U.S. Department of […]
Communities
Posted inEdgewood
Edgewood officials warn residents of email survey scam
The Town of Edgewood is warning residents about fraudulent emails claiming to conduct surveys about the community, officials said. A resident reported receiving an email from someone purporting to conduct […]
Posted inEnvironment & Conservation
Companies to pay $63M for Navajo Nation uranium mine cleanup
Two major corporations have agreed to spend $63 million cleaning up uranium mine waste that has contaminated Navajo Nation land in New Mexico for more than four decades. United Nuclear […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Lawmakers urge Justice Department to speed RECA implementation for radiation victims
A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández is pressing the Justice Department to quickly implement updated regulations for the expanded Radiation Exposure Compensation Act, warning that […]
Posted inMoriarty
Moriarty city councilor seeks clarification on financial issues, disputes media coverage
Moriarty City Councilor Steve Anaya used a recent city council meeting to directly address mounting questions from constituents about the city’s financial management, requesting official updates on ongoing IRS issues […]
Posted inCongress & Federal Gov., New Mexico
Report shows reconciliation law will cost poorest Americans $1,200 annually while wealthy gain $13,600
A new Congressional Budget Office analysis reveals that recently enacted budget reconciliation legislation will reduce resources for the nation’s poorest families while providing substantial benefits to wealthy households, prompting sharp […]
Posted inEdgewood
Cactus Road construction to cause traffic disruptions in Edgewood next week
Edgewood residents using Cactus Road will need to plan alternate routes this week as the town conducts road construction and culvert installation from Monday, Aug. 18, through Friday, Aug. 22. […]
Posted inTown of Bernalillo
Investigation continues in deadly Bernalillo park shooting as suspect remains at large
Bernalillo police continue investigating a deadly shooting at Rotary Park, with detectives actively pursuing leads, but no major developments to report as the suspect remains at large nearly three weeks […]
Posted inEdgewood
Water crisis continues at Melody Ranch despite $20K in repairs, state opens formal case
Residents of Melody Ranch, the small community southeast of Edgewood, are still dealing with water restrictions and boil notices, despite the water company spending nearly $20,000 in repairs and the […]
Posted inLocal Gov., Sandoval County
Sandoval County tackles wildfire risk with new protection plan
Sandoval County commissioners Wednesday approved a plan intended to lessen the area’s wildfire risk. The community wildfire protection plan is built on a strategy of denying a wildfire the fuel […]